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QNAP TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455 vs QNAP TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 26identical
  • 129known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:No
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Yes
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:0 TB
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:0
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:2
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:No
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:0 GB
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4 TB
  • Processor family
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:Intel® Celeron®
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Annapurna Labs
  • Processor model
    • TS-253BE NAS Intel® Celeron® J3455:J3455
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:AL212

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Comparison of TS-253BE, TS-431X-2G
178 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers04
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeDiffersNoHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB4 TB
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Annapurna Labs
Processor modelDiffersJ3455AL212
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2+2x1, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2Z9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneApollo LakeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one24 x 31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1296Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 500Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM Cortex-A15
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3LDDR3
Memory slotsDiffers21
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers53
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one250 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Fan diameterDiffers7 cm12 cm
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance2 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Backup buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SnapshotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, Firefox
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system versionDiffers4.3.44.3
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Power1 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers65 W90 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one20.42 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for one13.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers168 mm169 mm
WeightKnown for one1.66 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of screwsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneDualUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3L, LPDDR3-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for one95594Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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